Knauf Encasement System
Knauf Encasement
The Knauf Encasement system uses fast drywall techniques and our proven Knauf Fireshield plasterboard to provide up to 2 hours fire protection to structural steel columns and beams.
Encasement
Specifying the Knauf Encasement system not only gives you peace of mind that the structural steel is adequately protected, it also simplifies the package, order of work, and decoration throughout your project.
Key Features:
• Protects structural steelwork for up to 2 hours
• Fast and economical to install
• Maintains the use of Knauf Plasterboard throughout the building ensuring easy and consistent decoration
Main Components
Knauf ‘U’ Channel Perimeter Support.
Knauf Fixing Clip.
Knauf ‘C’ Channel.
Knauf Fireshield and Knauf Impact Panel offers superior fire protection in encasement systems.
Knauf Wafer Head Screws are black phosphated self drilling and self tapping screws with low profile heads.
Knauf Drywall Screws are self drilling and self tapping and designed to work perfectly with Knauf Plasterboards.
Other Components
Knauf Intumescent and Acoustic Mastic seals gaps, minimises airborne sound transmission.
Knauf Corner Flex Tape to provide protection to external corners of encasements.
Our complete range of finishing products includes hand and machine applied jointing, plaster and ready mix solutions.